Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Isopropyl myristate + 7 moreWorks well
“Enriched with a blend of tanning agents, Jojoba protein and Hyaluronic acid, the tanning balm hydrates skin and promotes improvements in elasticity to leave it visibly firm and youthful.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hyaluronic acidNot delivered
“Build a gradual tan with the He-Shi Overnight Ageless Tanning Balm ; an award-winning self tan that delivers anti-ageing benefits, as well as a streak-free gradual glow.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl myristate~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDihydroxyacetone~2–3.1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPpg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherPolyacrylamide~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC13-14 isoparaffin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinButylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyacrylate crosspolymer-11~0.3–0.75%
Laureth-7~0.2–0.7%
Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.15–0.65%
Hydrolyzed jojoba protein~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba proteinT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCaffeoyl methoxytryptamine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Caramel~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dihydroxyacetone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Panthenol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, Laureth-7, Peg-8 caprylic/capric glycerides, Hydrolyzed jojoba protein, T-butyl alcohol, Hyaluronic acid, Caffeoyl methoxytryptamine, Potassium sorbate, Caramel
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| He-ShiOvernight Ageless Tanning BalmYOUR PRODUCT | CELDYQUEPDRN 12% EGF Peptide Serum | IDC DermoHydra Balm Moisturizing Mask-cream | GilbertSensimyl Face and Body Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | $12.49 | $40.72 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Dimethicone | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "He-Shi - Overnight Ageless Tanning Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and c13-14 isoparaffin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 39.40CA$ in Canada and for 22.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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